Za'Kai is a distinctive choice, ranked #3937 in 2019. Your child is likely to be the only Za'Kai in their class.
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UK Rank 2019
#3937
About the Name Za'Kai
Za'Kai has never been more popular than it is right now, sitting at UK #3937. It has been building momentum steadily rather than spiking suddenly. The name has been relatively new to UK records, first appearing in 2019.
Za'Kai is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Za'Kai
Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Za'Kai per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Za'Kai in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Za'Kai has held a stable position around #3937 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #3937 in 2019 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Za'Kai is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Zakai ranks #603 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
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UK babies named Za'Kai (2019)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
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Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Za'Kai
Likely around 1 other Za'Kai in the class
UK Popularity (2019–2019)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Za'Kai
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
David Zakai was a member of the Second Aliyah, a Hebrew teacher, a Histadrut leader, a Jewish journalist and publicist during the Yishuv era and for 30 years after the establishment of the state of Israel.